Chapter 457


    Chapter 457


    After Zhenny left the banquet in anger, the remaining people in the banquet hall looked at each other at


    a loss.


    It was their first time seeing the CEO of Jones Corporation so embarrassed.


    And it was because of Adina.


    They began to look at Adina with conflicted gazes. Trent raised a wine ss and shed her a teasing


    smile. “I finally understand why I always suffer defeat at your hands. You can even take down an


    experienced business yer like Zhenny, so what’s a man from a rich family like me who just entered


    the business industry?”


    Adina did not pay attention to him. Instead, she took her phone and sent someone a message.


    Trent twirled his ss of red wine and continued. “Hey, do you think Zhenny really bought the copyright


    for that paper? Adina, go ahead and ask your mentor now.”


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    Adina chuckled. “Of course she didn’t.”


    The paper had been published in a niche local magazine, which sold less than 100,000 copies a year.


    It was on the verge of being discontinued. Very few people had read that paper, so it was unlikely that


    anyone would catch her giarism. That was the only reason why Zhenny dared to righteously hijack


    someone’s hard work and make it her own. “Since she didn’t purchase it, we should take her down at


    once.” Trent scoffed. “Sundend Corporation coborated with Jones Corporationst year. When we


    divided the benefits, Zhenny took arge portion by force…” “Let’s not be so pushy for the sake of


    future meetings. There’s no need to make a big deal out of this,” Adina said indifferently. Besides,


    Professor Phyllis was too poor. University professors usually owned two houses, but Professor Phyllis


    had been renting a house. As a result, his wife and kids left him. He just spent his days in the


    laboratory working on things that were not of interest to the market and made no money at all. That


    only caused him to be poorer and poorer. Adina hoped that Zhenny would give Professor Phyllis a


    huge amount of money. That way, she would not need to worry about her mentor dying of starvation.


    Trent’s gaze on Adina was filled with more admiration.


    “Excuse me, I need to go to the restroom.”


    Adina lifted the hem of her dress and went to the restroom to touch up her makeup. As she rounded


    the corner of the restroom, she saw a tall figure leaning on the balcony’s railing from the corridor.


    Her cold eyes were indifferent. “Mr. Wynters.”


    Earley turned around. Under the light, his eyes were dark, and he was also dressed in a ck suit. If


    his silver mask had not reflected some light, Adina would not have noticed him there.


    When she looked at the figure, she found him familiar for some reason. He seemed to resemble


    someone a lot.


    She walked over and spoke in a t tone. “Mr. Wynters, are you waiting for me?”


    “Your performance tonight was outstanding,” Earley slowly said. “I just watched the news. You and


    Zhenny are on the headlines now. Your reputation as the most beautiful woman in Sea City has been


    greatly boosted.”


    Adina smiled faintly. “Thank you for yourpliment, Mr. Wynters.” Earley stood up straight and stared


    at her with his dark eyes. “Ms. Daugherty, regarding the coboration that I suggested previously, I


    wonder if you’ve thought about it?”.


    Adina’s smile remained unchanged. “I’ve signed the contract with Elitos, so I obviously want to work


    together with you.”


    “Ms. Daugherty, you clearly know I’m not talking about this project.” Earley suddenly bent down, and


    his silver mask drew close to her ear. When he opened his mouth, Adina felt his breath on her neck


    His breath was not warm but cold.


    She was so shocked that she immediately took a step back and narrowed her eyes slightly. “Mr.


    Wynters, please behave yourself. If others see that, they might think you’re harassing me.” Earley


    suddenly let out a low chuckle. “Ms. Daugherty, you know martial arts. Are you still afraid that I’ll harass


    you?”


    Adina looked up coldly. “You looked into my background?” “I chose you as my coborator, so of


    course I had to investigate your background.” Earley fiddled with his fingers. “If you agree to participate


    in that project, I’ll maximize your profit.” Adina chuckled and said, “I’m sorry. I have too many projects


    on my te right now. I can’t deal with it. Mr. Wynters, you better hire someone better.” After she


    spoke, she lifted the hem of her dress and left the corridor.


    Earley continued to stand there, and his dark gaze did not leave her back until she disappeared from


    his sight.